The Twins optioned Albers to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Albers loses his roster spot after yielding nine runs on 10 hits in three innings Saturday against the Rays. The lefty had been effective in his first two outings of the season, but Saturday's onslaught was enough to send him to St. Paul. Albers could certainly return at some point in September for a spot start or as an injury replacement.